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Why does Douglass come to believe in the superstition that root does have the power to protect him from beatings?
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∙ 13y ago
one day when Mr. Covey decided he wanted to beat Douglass. He tried but Douglass grabbed hold of him and fought back with all his might, and he won. After that Covey never laid another finger on Douglass for the six months that he had left to spend at that place.
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How does sandy jenkins impact Douglass?
Sandy is a superstitious slave that gives Douglass a 'magical' root that is supposed to protect slaves from being whipped. Douglass does not believe in the power, but carries the root anyway.
Should you believe in superstitious beliefs?
It is bad luck to believe in superstition. Maybe, but some studies have shown that superstitions give people confidence and make them more successful. In other words, believing in something is comforting. The only danger is that some superstitions may be harmful or encourage people to take unnecessary risks in the belief that their superstition will protect them.
What made Fredrick Douglass believe the root was magical?
Frederick Douglass believed the root was magical because Covey treated him positively the first time he wore it on his right side. Like Sandy said, it would protect him, which initially looked to be true until his final fight with Covey, but then again, that fight kept him from ever being beaten again.
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Assuming that you believe that ghosts exist, it would be logical to think that a ghost who had believed a cross would repel ghosts in life would believe this in its afterlife and therefore be repelled. However, if the ghost did not have any such associations with crosses in life, why would it fear a cross in the afterlife?
Who believe that people had rights to remove a government that didnt protect their rights?
who believe that people had rights to remove a government that didnt protect their rights
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i believe it spreads the impact.
Does a star ncklace protect you more then a cross?
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In huckleberry fin What is significant in the encounter with the spider?
In "Huckleberry Finn," the encounter with the spider is symbolic of superstition and foreshadows bad luck. Jim's belief in the spider's power to protect them from harm reflects the superstitions prevalent in the society. This encounter sets the tone for the superstitious themes that run throughout the novel.
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jesus looks over you and guides he doesnt protect you
Why do some people do World Wars?
To dominate or to protect what they believe in.
How do opossums protect themselves from enemies?
By making believe that they are dead.
Why was the angel of north made?
because the christians believe it will protect them
